Our People

Ravi Lakhani

Principal Solicitor

Ravi Lakhani is an experienced property lawyer. Having studied at the University of Warwick and the University of Hong Kong, he trained at a large City firm. He is well versed in all aspects of residential and commercial property including Residential Property, Retail Investments, Hotel and Leisure projects, Commercial Lettings for both landlords and tenants and Investment Property funding for UK and overseas clients.

Ravi has also developed a strong contentious practice and has significant recent experience in property and commercial litigation, ranging from landlord and tenant disputes to property related professional negligence and data protection matters.

Joanna Yianni

Senior Solicitor

Joanna Yianni joined the firm in March 2001. She is an experienced property lawyer having qualified in 1983 and was previously a partner in a West End practice.

Joanna works closely with Ravi Lakhani and has considerably strengthened the property department of the firm. She has experience in all aspects of residential property including purchases and sales, remortgages and lease extensions.

Emad Elmalhouf

Trainee Solicitor

Emad Elmalhouf is a dedicated legal professional who joined our esteemed law firm in 2022 as a paralegal and swiftly ascended the ranks to become a valued trainee solicitor. His journey in the legal field has been nothing short of impressive.

With a diverse skill set encompassing a wide range of legal areas, Emad has proven himself to be a versatile asset to our team. His expertise extends across key domains such as conveyancing, probate, and private client services, where he consistently delivers exceptional results.

One of Emad’s outstanding qualities is his ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic, allowing him to connect with clients from various backgrounds and ensure they receive the highest level of legal assistance and support.